Product Review: Pixel 7a- “Big Things Come in Small Packages”

In a tech landscape saturated with larger-than-life smartphones, the Google Pixel series has carved a niche, and the Pixel 7a emerges as the ultimate expression of elegance and innovation. The Pixel 7a arrives as a testament to Google's unwavering commitment to delivering an extraordinary user experience. Underneath its sleek exterior lies a technological powerhouse, loaded with the latest advancements in processing, camera capabilities, and connectivity. With each successive version, Google pushes the envelope further, challenging the status quo and delivering an experience that's nothing short of exceptional. The Google Pixel 7a isn't just another smartphone; it redefines the scope of what smartphones are capable of. Google launched the Pixel 7a in 2023, a predecessor of the Pixel 7. The Pixel 7a is considered to be the mid-segment of the Pixel line-up, sharing many specifications with the Pixel 7. The Pixel 7a is priced under $499.

However, the biggest highlight in a pixel is always the camera. And this time also, the Pixel 7a has delivered an excellent camera. With excellent software processing from Google and good hardware, the Pixel provides the best photos in that segment.

The camera sensor captures more light than the last-gen Pixel 6A due to its larger sensor. The Pixel 7a also comes with a 13-megapixel telephoto lens. Apart from that, it has some good in-app features like unblur, magic eraser, etc. If compared with the competitors, the colours depicted in the images exhibit unparalleled authenticity, featuring real tones, and  in particular, capturing the subtle nuances of real skin tones. It has an OLED display with a 90 Hz refresh rate and a fingerprint reader for secure login. It has IP67 dust and water resistance certification.

The smartphone is also packed with the Tensor G2, which is surprisingly very well equipped for the processing of images. The processor can handle day-to-day tasks very well. Pixel has never targeted gamers; however, the processor is capable of handling high-end games like Call of Duty, Ginseng Impact, etc. The phone comes in attractive colors. Being a Google phone, it has some unique software features and AI assistance. The features can include picking up the call, holding calls, live translating, booking an appointment, and more. One of the advantages of owning a Google device is its update system. Google has promised 3 years of Android updates and 5 years of security updates. The device comes with Android 13 out of the box. In the smartphone ecosystem, the major competitors in this line-up are Oneplus 11R, Samsung A54, vivo V27 pro, and last but not least moto Edge 30 fusion. When performance is compared, Moto and OnePlus win the race with their flagship chipsets; however, when the camera is compared, Google and Vivo have done significant work. However, Samsung has also promised four years of Android updates, which is also a good bargain.

The Pixel 7a will definitely stand out from the crowd and provide a good value-for-money proposition in that segment.